by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Oberlin ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Oberlin was ranked #290 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #11 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 286 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 290 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oberlin College handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 56% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oberlin is $22,684. This is less than $32,337, which is the national median of all biology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oberlin paid an average of $2,656 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,700 | $63,700 |
| Fees | $946 | $946 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,942 | $18,942 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,908 | $1,908 |
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Of the 78 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from Oberlin in 2021-2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Oberlin does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oberlin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Oberlin College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 25 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.